We don't always eat in buffet restos (maybe just once every three months) but I had to make an exception when the invite came from the newly-opened Banzai restaurant at the SM Mall of Asia By the Bay (note: it's in Bldg. J, beside Buffet 101). With a seating capacity of 500, they pride in calling themselves the biggest authentic Japanese buffet restaurant in town, and they mean it! First impressions: they really stay true to the Japanese theme - from the food, to the interiors, to the decor and the chefs. The Japanese lanterns hanging from the ceiling look like ... Continue Reading...
Sinigang forever!…with Knorr
I was also an OFW once before so I know the feeling. One of the first things we miss about home is the food. As we fly home and the plane touches down in the runway, the craving gets more intense.Images of adobo, sinigang, pinakbet and lechon fill the mind. Food company Knorr chose sinigang as the focal point of the red-carpet welcome they gave the country's returning OFWs recently. The “Knorr Sinigang’s Umuwi sa Sarap ng Sinigang” campaign added a flavorful twist to airport salubongs. Arriving OFWs were invited to a cozy dining area at the NAIA Terminal 3 where ... Continue Reading...
Marvin Agustin: 22 restaurants and counting….
We were able to catch up last week with actor Marvin Agustin who has just been hailed the latest brand ambassador of Knorr. It's no mean feat since Knorr as a recognized global brand usually taps noted chefs and other experts in the culinary field. But Marvin is an exception since aside from being a famous actor, he's also known for his growing "empire" of restaurants, among them Sumo Sam, John & Yoko, Mr. Kurosawa, Marciano's, to name just a few. Marvin said he has 22 restaurants at the moment which will grow to 30 within the year as they branch out to the ... Continue Reading...
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